Michael Phelps and a bong? Is there any truth to this?

He got caught smoking a bong - or taking a bong hit. Not the smartest thing in the world to do given everyone is gunning for him for something. But what's big deal really. He basically put his life on hold the last 4 + years - from 19 - 23 - gee what were you doing from 19 - 23?? Give him some leeway. My guess is that some of this forum' participants may hve seen the bottom of a bigger bong than in the picture. Yes, poor judgement - if only because he is an icon and role model to a lot of us and our kids. Use it as a teaching moment - and when your kids ask you if you ever did it, don't lie about it. At least he owned up to it and was sincere about what it meant, not just to him but the swimming community. His hardest hit will come from his mom - in my world, middle school principals are a tougher crowd than most.

He got caught smoking a bong - or taking a bong hit. Not the smartest thing in the world to do given everyone is gunning for him for something. But what's big deal really. He basically put his life on hold the last 4 + years - from 19 - 23 - gee what were you doing from 19 - 23?? Give him some leeway. My guess is that some of this forum' participants may hve seen the bottom of a bigger bong than in the picture. Yes, poor judgement - if only because he is an icon and role model to a lot of us and our kids. Use it as a teaching moment - and when your kids ask you if you ever did it, don't lie about it. At least he owned up to it and was sincere about what it meant, not just to him but the swimming community. His hardest hit will come from his mom - in my world, middle school principals are a tougher crowd than most.